“I am an enthusiastic fan of Lofty Oaks. No single program that we have ever used at the funeral home has generated so many thank you notes. It seems that every person that we plant a tree for has some famiily member that can relate a story as to how important trees, the environment, gardening, or something else related to the tree planting, were to their deceased relative.? D.M.C., NY

This simple yet thoughtful idea, suggested at a memorial service for a family member in 1981, is the foundation for Lofty Oaks Association. It’s fitting that the company has its roots in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, where the valuable contribution of trees is evident everyday.

Founded by Leslie Dreier and Bruce Hadlock, Lofty Oaks association has provided a memorial tree planting tree program to professional funeral homes nationwide. Since 1981, hundreds of thousands of trees have been planted on behalf of its members. These trees have been planted on public lands in all 50 states, so that the benefits may be enjoyed by all. As a result, Lofty Oaks Association has provided its funeral home members with an enhanced professional image and greater name recognition in the communities they serve.

Lofty Oaks Association's mission is to reinforce successful funeral homes image with families, civic organizations, churches and local newspapers in their communities. LOA’s goal is to enhance the funeral home’s name recognition by publicizing the tree planting and its environmental benefits.